“Mayhem” initially checked in at 209 pounds for the bout, which was
then scrapped. Instead, Barnatt will defend his belt against
middleweight Stefan
Croitoru, who was supposed to fight earlier on the card,
according to multiple reports.

According to
MMAFighting.com, Venator FC reportedly offered Barnatt 30
percent of Miller’s purse and an additional five thousand euros to
remain in the fight against “Mayhem”, but the British fighter
declined the offer. Instead, Miller, who weighed in at 205 pounds
five hours after his first try, will lock horns with Mattia
Schiavolin in a light heavyweight contest. Miller will weigh-in
again on Saturday, at which time he cannot tip the scales heavier
than 207 pounds.